August 21 2012 12:21 PM

Obesity, high blood pressure and other metabolic problems fuel a faster loss of cognitive ability than normal weight people, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. The results add a new layer to the already ubiquitous risks involved with being overweight, and dispels the belief being overweight sans metabolic risk factors is the same as being normal weight.

August 20 2012 6:43 PM

Russian punk band Pussy Riot released a new song lambasting Russian President Vladimir Putin after being found guilty and sentenced to two years in jail on charges of ?hooliganism driven by religious hatred.? Authorities are searching for the band?s remaining members while outraged bold-faced names continued to voice their support for the group.

August 20 2012 2:48 PM

Nicki Minaj is reportedly in talks to become a judge on ?American Idol,? joining Mariah Carey as the floundering reality series tries to revive its ratings. Meanwhile, 19-year-old heartthrob Nick Jonas also confirmed he was being considered for a spot at the judges? table as well.

August 19 2012 4:02 PM

A man in an Afghan police uniform shot and killed a member of NATO's military coalition before being shot himself, the international alliance said. The attack is the latest in a string of incidents that have seen local Afghan forces turn against NATO allies fighting alongside them.

August 19 2012 1:39 PM

Paul Ryan and Medicare again dominated the Sunday morning talk circuit this week.